Overview
Kingston & Richmond NHS Foundation Trust is excited to be recruiting five Consultants in Geriatric Medicine to help shape the future of frailty care across south west London. We are at the forefront of frailty service transformation, with investment to expand our Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit and community frailty pathways.
Our Trust has a proven track record of innovation in frailty and is proud to be one of only seven systems nationally selected to join the NHS England Frailty Improvement Collaborative. We are also leading partners in the London-wide frailty network, co‑designing integrated, patient‑centred approaches that reduce avoidable hospital admissions and deliver more care closer to home.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward‑thinking team at a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC for both quality and leadership. Working across our acute frailty unit, Care of the Elderly wards, integrated Virtual Ward, and community rapid response services, you will play a central role in designing and delivering new models of care that cross organisational boundaries.
We are seeking enthusiastic and committed consultants with a passion for innovation, collaboration, and high‑quality care for older people.
Responsibilities
Post‑holders will deliver high‑quality geriatric medicine across acute, community, and frailty pathways. The new model of care offers rotational roles spanning:
* Consultant‑led ward care on dedicated Care of the Elderly wards.
* Front‑door Frailty SDEC service, including early supported discharge, admissions avoidance.
* Integrated community frailty care via the Virtual Ward and rapid response MDTs.
* Opportunities to develop specialist liaison roles (surgical, orthogeriatric, or with other specialties).
Consultants will be expected to provide clinical leadership, contribute to shaping new frailty pathways, and work collaboratively with colleagues across primary, secondary, and community services.
Successful applicants will also play an active role in teaching, training, audit, and service improvement, supported by the Trust’s strong quality improvement programme.
With the significant investment into frailty services, this is a chance to help build a seven‑day integrated model of care that genuinely improves outcomes for older people. Flexible and less‑than‑full‑time working arrangements are welcome.
Development and Staff Wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on‑site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly shoutouts and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Contact
Applicants are invited and encouraged to contact the following to discuss the job in more detail and/or arrange a visit to Trust and the department:
* Dr Anne Kinderlerer – Chief of Medicine – Unplanned Care – A.Kinderlerer@nhs.net
* Dr Rachel Nockels – Elderly Care Consultant – Rachel.Nockels1@nhs.net
* Dr Ana Gutierrez‑Larrainzar – Frailty Consultant – Ana.Gutierrez-Larrainzar1@nhs.net
* Dr Louise Hogh – Elderly Care Consultant – Louise.Hogh@nhs.net
* Dr Louiza Tazerout – Elderly Care Consultant – Louiza.Tazerout2@nhs.net
Please also review the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 Oct 2025.
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